Recreation

Harold Alfond Center Sports Complex

At the Alfond Center, fitness is our focus.

Take advantage of the gymnasium, six-lane swimming pool, running track, fitness center, aerobics and dance
room, climbing wall, and saunas in order to get fit, stay active, and meet your goals.

Overview

Mission
Statement

The Harold Alfond Center strives to foster the total development of the individual in the areas of health and wellness, offering diverse programming and an exceptional learning environment to meet the needs of today's students and the SJC community. Activities focus on the development
of knowledge through experimental learning directly pertaining to professional and liberal studies, athletics, recreation, and community service within a safe, diverse, moral, and ethical atmosphere that encourages an individual to be their personal best.

Quick
Steps for Facility Use

Become a member (or come as a member’s guest):

Complete a Facility Use Waiver form, available at the front desk (alumni and family members of SJC full-time employees must also sign a waiver form)

Present SJC ID at the front desk

Complete building orientation

Sign the waiver form

Sign in/out at the front desk

Leave your SJC ID at the front desk

Abide by the two-shoe policy and dress code

Free
Membership Eligibility

Full-time students

Full-time faculty/staff, their spouse, and dependent children

Part-time staff/adjunct faculty

Retired faculty/staff

Please note, SJC employee dependents* between the ages of 0-17 must have a parent with them at all times in the facility. You must be 16 to use the fitness room, but an adult must be with you if you are under 18.

*Dependent children are considered to be children under the age of 18 years or under the age of 24 years and attending a college or university.

Hours

Hours will change for holidays, College closings and breaks, and for the summer. Changes will be posted in advance, when possible, at the front desk.

If the College cancels classes for the day due to weather, the Alfond Center and its pool are closed to the public and only open for SJC student usage.

Parking

Anyone using the Alfond Center needs to use the parking lot behind the building; there is no parking allowed at the front of the building. Handicapped parking spots are also located in the back.

Facility
Scheduling and Rentals

The gym, student lounge, alumni lounge, dance room, climbing wall, and track may be reserved in advance. These facilities are available for rental on a limited basis. Every effort will be made to schedule rentals during nonscheduled activity times, and priority will be given to
campus members and programs.

To rent the pool, climbing wall, or any space in the Alfond Center, please contact Event Services at 893-6617 or at events@sjcme.edu.

Facilities

Go for a swim in the pool. Enjoy a steam in the sauna. Climb the rock wall. Lift weights in the fitness room. Take a yoga class. The facilities at the Alfond Center allow for endless ways to get active while having fun.

For spectators and athletes alike, the gymnasium is used for practice, games, sports camps and clinics, and special events. In addition to the court and stadium seating, a hanging indoor track runs the circumference of the gym on the second floor.

A monthly gymnasium schedule is posted outside the gym and at the front desk, which the Alfond Center reserves the right to alter as necessary. Notifications of changes will be posted in advance whenever possible.

Locker rooms

There are varsity/student and faculty/staff locker rooms available with showers, lockers, swimsuit dryers, and saunas. Locker rooms may be closed at times when events are being hosted, but notices will be posted in advance on such occasions. Lockers are available
for daily use only at no charge and patrons must provide their own locks. (Please keep valuables securely locked in a locker or leave them at home; the College is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.) Any locks remaining overnight will be removed by the Alfond Center staff.

For your protection, consult a physician before beginning a fitness routine. To ensure a positive workout experience for everyone, please adhere to the following rules:

Use the towels and disinfectant available to wipe perspiration off machines before and after use.

Replace free weights and other equipment in their correct location.

No food or beverages are allowed in the fitness room, including sports drinks or protein shakes. Water is the exception, but must be placed in a no-spill, non-glass bottle.

Do not make repairs or modifications to any piece of equipment, drop or bang weights, stomp on treadmills, or otherwise abuse equipment. Do not remove weights, benches, or equipment from their proper place.

Always use a spotter when attempting to lift maximum weight. At this time, the fitness room is not always supervised and you are exercising at your own risk.

Individuals using the fitness room must be at least 18 years old, or 16 and 17 years old with an adult present.

Have you always fancied yourself a yogi at heart but never tried? Maybe you’re curious about Pilates, or looking for a fun way to tone and tighten in a group setting? The Alfond Center exercise classes cater to all fitness levels and interests, so why not try one out?

The majority of fitness classes are held in the dance room. You must sign in at the front desk each time you attend a class and abide by the two-shoe policy and dress code.

Rates

Payment plans are available, including payroll deduction. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jenna Chase at
jchase@sjcme.edu.

Scale to new heights and put both your mental and physical strength to the test by taking a turn on the rock wall.

Access to the climbing wall is free for any student group that wants to establish a program; for all others, there is a $50-an-hour rental fee. Climbing wall users must first sign in at the front desk, and users new to the climbing wall must first be certified
through SJC or be the guest of an SJC certified climber. Certification classes will be offered each semester.

If you are interested in becoming certified or renting the climbing wall, please contact Event Services at
events@sjcme.edu or 207-893-6617.

Our six-lane swimming pool provides recreational swim opportunities for our students, campus community, and residents in and around the Standish area. Please visit our
aquatics page
for general information about the pool, swim classes, or renting the space for private events. Anyone using the pool must first check in at the front desk, and pool rules are posted in the locker rooms and in the pool area.

Rules & FAQ

In order to make the facilities a
safe and fun space for all, we ask members and their guests to adhere to our
guidelines and regulations. Please note, rules outlined on this page pertain
to all areas of the Center; for procedures specific to individual facilities, scroll up to the "Facilities" section.

All
members are expected to...

...Review, complete, and sign the
waiver

...Have a facilities orientation
before using the equipment

...Sign in at the front desk with
ID

...Abide by the regulations and
policies

...Cooperate with staff

...Respect other members’
individual rights

...Assume full responsibility for any
guests they bring

...Choose appropriate clothing,
actions, and language

General
Facility Rules and Regulations

All patrons play at their own
risk.

Blocking or restricting emergency
exits is prohibited.

No glass objects, including water
bottles, are allowed on the premise.

Patrons may not bring furniture
and coolers into the facility.

Emergency telephones and exits
located throughout the facility are for emergency use only. Unauthorized use of
emergency exits or telephones will result in disciplinary action.

All equipment needs to be returned
to the Front Desk.

Tobacco use is not permitted in
the Alfond Center.

Patrons under the influence of
alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave the facility and may have their
privileges suspended.

Any unsafe conditions or damaged
equipment should be reported to the facility staff and play or patron use in
the unsafe area should be discontinued until the unsafe condition can be
addressed or the equipment repaired.

Food and beverages are not
permitted in any activity areas, with the exception of plastic water bottles.

Use of bicycles, skateboards, roller
skates, or roller blades is prohibited
in the Alfond Center.

Guest
Regulations

Student, faculty/staff members,
and alums are allowed to have up to four guest visits per month. Guest visit
policy does not apply to open/lap swim or aqua fitness classes.

Family members are not allowed to
bring guests at any time.

A “Guest Registration Form” must
be completed each time a guest uses the facility, which is located at the front
desk.

Guests must be 16 to use the
fitness room, but an adult must be with you if you are under 18.

Guests will not be permitted to
participate in intramural sports or special events, unless otherwise noted.

FAQ

How do I use my ID?

All members are to enter through the
main lobby entrance and must present their SJC ID at the front desk. IDs must
be left at the front desk prior to using the facilities in the building (do not
go directly to the locker rooms, gym, etc.) and can be picked up when the
patron leaves. If an ID is lost or stolen, another one may be purchased at the
Office of Student Affairs. Family and alumni members are required to leave
their membership cards in order to enter.

Is there a dress code for the
facilities? And what is the “two-shoe policy”?

In order to keep the facility clean
and to prevent sand and dirt from damaging floors and equipment, patrons will
be asked to carry in a clean pair of athletic shoes and to change into them
prior to exercise. Regular street shoes are not permitted in any activity area.
Only closed-toe athletic shoes with non-marking soles are allowed in the
activity areas. This includes the fitness room, the gymnasium, running track,
and the dance room. This means no sandals
or flip-flops while using any of activity areas! Athletes must remove
cleats at the door. All individuals using the Alfond Center must wear activity-appropriate
attire. Bathing suits are appropriate in the pool area only.

I think I left an item in the Center, is
there a lost-and-found?

Found items are taken to the front
desk and held for one month. Items not claimed will be given to charity.

Can I listen to music while I work
out?

Personal electronic music devices
with headphones are permitted. Music is also provided in the fitness room. The
Alfond staff determines station and volume. Boom boxes/radios are not allowed
in the fitness room.

How do I sign out equipment?

When using a basketball or
volleyball, you must sign out the equipment and your I.D. will be kept until
the equipment is returned.

Is food and drink allowed in the
Center?

Consumption of food and drink is
confined to designated areas. Food and beverages (except for water) are not
permitted in the gymnasium, fitness room, dance room, pool, or other areas
designated by signs. Alfond Center staff reserve the right to grant exceptions
for special programs.

What’s my responsibility in terms
of personal injury or damage to the facilities?

For the safety and enjoyment of
patrons, abusive and inappropriate language, horseplay, and fighting are not
tolerated. Violation of this or any other rule, regulation, or policy of the
Alfond Center may result in suspension from the facility. All persons using
Alfond Center facilities are responsible for any damages to the premises above
and beyond usual wear and tear. Alfond Center staff has the final authority
involving policy interpretation, behavioral concerns, and disputes.

Is there access to a phone?

Courtesy phones are available in the
Alfond Center lobby. When members receive a call at the front desk, staff is
not responsible for relaying personal messages.

Disclaimer

The Alfond Center staff reserve the right to suspend
or revoke privileges for any of the following reasons but not limited to:
misconduct, misuse of equipment, willful destruction of property, harassment,
profane or abusive language, disrespect of staff, or disregard of operational
policies and procedures.

Students should note that violation of Alfond Center
regulations may result in disciplinary action through the provisions of the
Student Code of Conduct.

The Alfond Center assumes no responsibility for lost
or stolen articles.

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